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Fork: rook to d6 (d8)

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Puzzle rating: 1455Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

27... Rxd6 28. Rxd6 Be5+ 29. Kh1 Bxd6

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The rook on d6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
  • Well found: bishop to e5 (+2.5).
  • Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rxd6, then Be5+ and you stay on top.

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